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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By rph74
I have not heard of anyone replacing lower...

I have not heard of anyone replacing lower control arms to complete their coil spring conversion.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By rph74
And I think you might need #13 as well. And fyi I...

And I think you might need #13 as well. And fyi I did not change the shock absorbers and all was fine. The truck rode exactly the same as when it had air suspension.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2014, 11:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By rph74
RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 3.0i SINGLE COMPONENTS...

RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 3.0i SINGLE COMPONENTS FOR REAR SPRING STRUT (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=FA13&mospid=47745&btnr=33_1060&hg=33&fg=45)

You need parts 14 & 15.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By rph74
The hardest part will be getting rid of the air...

The hardest part will be getting rid of the air Susp inactive error message. Hopefully your local dealer can do it for you.

You will also need the upper spring pad and adaptor (rubber pad like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,486
Posted By rph74
Another thing to consider is the throttle body...

Another thing to consider is the throttle body gasket. This was a problem for me on 2 different M62 motors that I have owned.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,138
Posted By rph74
I had a similar experience. To fix the problem,...

I had a similar experience. To fix the problem, the shop ended up using silicone sealant on the entire area-also knowing you are not supposed to use any sealant except for the half moon area. More...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By rph74
I paid $160 iirc. I hope your shop in NC is as...

I paid $160 iirc. I hope your shop in NC is as sharp as the guys in Chicago!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By rph74
I had my rear air suspension removed, and a...

I had my rear air suspension removed, and a dealership in the Chicago area removed the error message in about 3 hours. FWIW my local dealership here in Springfield, MO had my vehicle in their shop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 238,119
Posted By rph74
That is very inspiring for us 4.4 owners! I'm...

That is very inspiring for us 4.4 owners! I'm glad to hear your timing chain and guides have been ok with all the doom and gloom posted here. I replaced my timing chain tensioner just incase, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,094
Posted By rph74
Gotcha. Well, I may be driving a ticking time...

Gotcha. Well, I may be driving a ticking time bomb as mine has 145k. I did at least replace the main chain tensioner for what that's worth.

Now the question is- spend $2000 or more to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,094
Posted By rph74
Does this apply to both 4.4 and 4.6?

Does this apply to both 4.4 and 4.6?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,870
Posted By rph74
Yes, no need to mess with shocks.

Yes, no need to mess with shocks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,870
Posted By rph74
Wow that is impressive! My local dealership had...

Wow that is impressive! My local dealership had my car in for a full week and couldnt figure it out. Had to travel to Chicago to find a dealership competent enough. Well done!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,450
Posted By rph74
FWIW on my 2001, when my Auxiliary Fan died, the...

FWIW on my 2001, when my Auxiliary Fan died, the A/C still worked. The only problem was that the A/C did not work well at a stop. But the compressor definitely came on, and I had cold air when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,028
Posted By rph74
Keep us posted in the future withhow your...

Keep us posted in the future withhow your transmission is operating. I had fluid and filter changed on my E39 at 166,000 miles and the transmission ended up failing about 8 months later. I had no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,776
Posted By rph74
I have had 2 separate leaks on mine. One was a...

I have had 2 separate leaks on mine. One was a bad pump, as others have stated, easily fixed.

The second failure was from a plastic L shaped nipple that connects to the reservoir. For this I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2013, 12:30 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 22,526
Posted By rph74
Akebono makes great pads, I have used them on my...

Akebono makes great pads, I have used them on my old Mercedes, like others have said, same pedal feel, no squeaking, and no dust! I can't for the life of me figure out why the German makes have such...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 238,119
Posted By rph74
Nice ride!

Nice ride!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 238,119
Posted By rph74
Wow, that is great mileage. Have you ever changed...

Wow, that is great mileage. Have you ever changed the transmission oil? This gives us V8 owners hope!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,332
Posted By rph74
I had mine done at a dealership in the suburban...

I had mine done at a dealership in the suburban Chicago area. Here is my saga:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,332
Posted By rph74
I did this as well, and it was money well spent....

I did this as well, and it was money well spent. 700 bucks after paying a shop to install springs and BMW to reprogram the error message. Rides the same, and no worries about random air system...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,282
Posted By rph74
This man is right on. My local dealership had my...

This man is right on. My local dealership had my car for a full week and could not remove the error message, even though BMW headquarters said it could be done. I took it to Chicago,and it was done...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,602
Posted By rph74
Well said, I wish I would have listened earlier.

Well said, I wish I would have listened earlier.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,602
Posted By rph74
I was once in the camp of changing tranny oil...

I was once in the camp of changing tranny oil regardless of what BMW says. But then my E39 98 540i transmission failed 3,000 miles after having a specialist change the tranny oil at 165,000 miles. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 238,119
Posted By rph74
I assume yours is the 4.4 model? If so, that's...

I assume yours is the 4.4 model? If so, that's nice to see 200k+ on original engine and tranny.
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